Pictures: Winter Springs Softball Repeat State Champions
By Stephen M. Dowell, Orlando Sentinel The Tribune Content Agency
Winter Springs players rush the field after winning their second straight Class 5A state softball championship. They were playing the season for former teammate Kennedy Jackson, who passed away in October. Her No. 22 jersey is held aloft during the celebration by Kamylah Fermin. (Chris Hays/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs pitcher Christina Brisson (left) celebrates in front of teammate Miranda Rinne (10) during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs player Abigail Hooper (16) celebrates as she rounds third base after hitting a 2-run home run during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs players converge on teammate Abigail Hooper (16) after she hit a 2-run home run during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
A hard hit ball is just out of the reach of Winter Springs outfielder Katelyn Wassey during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs player Katelyn Wassey screams after a hit during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs player Katelyn Wassey slides safely into second base during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs pitcher Christina Brisson throws during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs players gather during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs player Adison Pierce (17) makes a tricky catch during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs player Madison Barahona bunts during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs coach Farrah Gordon talks to player Miranda Rinne (10) during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs player Abigail Hooper (16) leaps onto home plate after she hit a 2-run home run during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs player Adison Pierce (17) crosses the plate ahead of the throw to score during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs players congratulate Adison Pierce (17) after scoring during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs pitcher Tiffany Seemann throws during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs pitcher Tiffany Seemann throws during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs player Tiffany Seemann runs during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
The effort shows in her face as Winter Springs player Adison Pierce runs to first base during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs coach Farrah Gordon talks to a game official during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs players gather on the mound during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs player Katelyn Wassey makes a catch in the outfield during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs pitcher Christina Brisson throws during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs player Summer Mason runs to first base during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs player Abigail Hooper screams at first base during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs player Lauren Daugherty hits a fly ball during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. Winter Springs won the game 6-0 to claim the state championship title. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs player Abigail Hooper (16) hits a 2-run home run during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs players and coaches converge on teammate Abigail Hooper (16) after she hit a 2-run home run during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Winter Springs players converge on teammate Abigail Hooper (16) after she hit a 2-run home run during the Class 5A state softball championship game of Winter Springs versus Niceville at Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood on Saturday, May 22, 2026. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
